CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR

KELSEY POV

I wanted to know why he wasn't telling me his true identity. This was my chance to ask him and find out the truth.

"Why didn't you tell me about your true identity Marcus?"

His eyes met mine intensely and his lips curved into a wicked smile.

He chuckled lightly.

Did he really find this funny?

"So why did you change your name?" He asked in a taunting tone.

I remained silent.

"Anyway Kelsey even if I told you about my real identity it wouldn't have muttered" he said coldly.

And I swallowed hard.

A pang of pain filled my chest. He didn't want to acknowledge our old friendship nor relationship.

I nodded miserably.

He hated me.

I forced a smile and met his eyes.

"Yes you're right it wouldn't have muttered."

I got up and left his office.

"Kelsey" he called but I never turned back.

A sob escaped my lips and tears rolled down my cheeks.


His words kept replaying in my head over and over again.
The Marcus I once knew was long and now replaced with a cold man I couldn't recognize.
I just had to accept fate and move on if he moved on so easily I could do the same without any difficulty.
I quickly wiped my tears and went to the bathroom to make sure that my makeup wasn't ruined or anything.

Once I was in the bath I got some toilet paper straps and cleaned my smudged mascara. Luckily it wasn't that big of a face.

Staring at my reflection in the mirror gave me time to ask myself something.

"What happened to those when we were just kids in love?

I'd trade anything just to have them back but I have to accept reality Marcus is gone now and it's over now.

I just needed to put attention somewhere else and forget about him.

After giving myself some positive prep talk I was ready to resume work again.
I worked harder than before. I mean it wasn't for a promotion or anything but it helped me forget about Marcus and my feelings for him.


MARCUS POV


I hated the sad hurt look Kelsey kept giving me and it made me feel like a prick for hurting her because I refused to acknowledge the little kindle of romance we shared when we were still kids.

But she's the one who decided to end things with me so I shouldn't feel guilty and after all these fucking years why should she bring up the past now? Like nothing ever happened and like she didn't break my heart.

She's the one who ruined things between us so I'm always going to let her play the victim and earn my sympathy.

But again if I say that I didn't want her then I'd be lying to myself.
The truth is that I wanted Kelsey and my cock just swelled painfully just thinking about how sexy she looked beneath me.

No.
I can't forget the pain either. She broke me and I wasn't going to give in. Nothing was ever going to happen between us and that was final.

The past will always remain in the past and that chapter is closed for us. We had our chance but it's now gone.

The next day at lunch Sasha kept staring at me weirdly.

I eyed her suspiciously.

"What?" I snapped angrily.

She sighed deeply.

"Kelsey what's wrong?" She asked in a worried tone.

I gave her a puzzled look.


"What do you mean?" I asked curiously.

She forced a smile.

"Umm firstly you've been stirring your coffee for ten minutes and you keep mumbling "screw him."

My cheeks instantly turned red and I placed back my teaspoon on the silver tray with a sad sigh.


"Did something happen between you and Marcus?"

I shook my head negatively.

" Nothing happened."

Sasha cocked a brow at me.

"Okay he refused to recall our old friendship or relationship he hates me Sasha. And I wish he'd just fire me on the spot instead of treating me so coldly at work."

" He doesn't hate you Kelsey. Maybe he's just angry about the past so tell him the truth."

My eyes widened in shock.

" What?"

" I can't do that, my dad is still bent on making my life miserable; his memories still make me cringe."

" Gosh he ruined my life."

I glanced at my wrist watch and sighed.

" My break is almost over, I have to go. We'll talk later ok."

Sasha nodded.


" Take care of yourself Kelsey."

I hugged her goodbye.


"I will don't worry."


A MONTH LATER


I involved myself in more work at the office and I mostly worked overtime and went home late.
It was kind of a distraction for me and it worked well and perhaps maybe too well.

Jane tapped on my desk and got my attention.

"Hey your shift is over shouldn't you be going home?"

I smiled at her warmly.

"Nah I think I'll pass this time I'll be heading out soon I just need to finish this assignment."

Jane folded her arms over her chest.

"You've been doing this for a month and you're getting more thick. Kelsey you should take care of yourself."

I knew that Jane was just concerned about me. And she was trying to be a good friend.

I sighed deeply.


"Okay then I'll be going home in less than thirty minutes I promise."

" I hope so take care of yourself I'll see you tomorrow morning" Jane said softly.

And she left.

I turned back to my laptop and continued typing. I was almost done. I just needed to make sure that everything was in place and order.


It was about 11.pm when I finally got up from my desk and began to pack my things.
A wave of dizziness consumed me so suddenly and caught me off guard.
The room started spinning and I was aware of falling but firm hands held me before I could hit the floor.

My eyes were suddenly heavy.

"Kelsey…. Kelsey" Marcus called in a worried tone. His voice seemed to echo in my ears and I was lost in the darkness.

HOURS LATER


When I woke I was dressed in a white linen shirt that reached my bare thighs.
I checked myself and thank goodness I was still wearing my underwear.
But my bra was gone.
I glanced at the nightstand and immediately saw a picture of Marcus on the beach.

Oh no I was in his bedroom.

The room was elegantly decorated with a lot of grey and white.
It had very dark colors.
I got out of bed and found myself walking towards the balcony.

Once I opened the doors I found Marcus sipping some coffee as usual. He was dressed in grey sweatpants that clung to his hips.

He looked sexy.

Once he saw me standing in the doorway his eyes scanned my body sinfully.

It made me ache for him.
I wanted him.


"You should be resting in bed."

I shrugged.

"I feel fine."

" So what happened?" I asked curiously.

He sipped his coffee.

"You fainted at the office and brought you here since it was late."

My cheeks instantly turned red.

" So I'm guessing you're the one who undressed me."

He smirked.

"Yes since you looked uncomfortable."

I nodded quietly.

He took slow steps towards me and my instincts told me to start moving backwards.
He pinned me against the wall.

"You're scared of me Kelsey" he muttered coolly and cupped one of my cheeks.

"I'm not scared of you Marcus" I whispered softly.

He smiled at me.

" I thought that we were supposed to stay away from each other" he rasped, pulling me closer and I felt his erection near my pelvis.

"Marcus..."